We have a treat for you today. It’s not just Ask Rob & Rob. It’s Ask Rob & Rob and Pete. Pete Matthew from the Meaningful Money Podcast joins us today and answers your personal finance questions relating to property investment. First up we have Lynsey from Brighton who is getting confused with the finances relating to her investment property. Should she use spreadsheets, apps or something else to make the whole process less overwhelming? Pete is right on the money with the advice he give...
Sep 11, 2018•11 min
We’re lucky enough to have thousands of members in our property community, so when we wanted to gain some valuable insight on the current state and future of the buy-to-let property investment market, who better to ask than our own Hubbers? This week’s podcast is packed to the brim with interesting information as we unveil feedback from our community, but first we start with a news story picked up by Rob & Rob. The research looks back over a 50-year period and identifies where you would have...
Sep 06, 2018•18 min
We have a great few property questions on this week’s ask Rob & Rob. Karmjit is keen to find out more about rent increases across his buy to let properties. This is his first year as a buy to let investor so naturally he wants to know if there’s an industry standard on annual rental rises. How do landlords usually handle rental increases? Do they follow RPI or do they increase by a set percentage each year? The answer is in-depth and there are a few options, so make sure you listen to this w...
Sep 04, 2018•6 min
This episode, we’re taking a look into the world of Rob B. He’s involved with various developments all in different stages of the process. We wanted to give you an understanding of what it’s like being involved not only in property in general, but property development. IF YOU ENJOYED THE PROPERTY PODCAST, PLEASE LEAVE A REVIEW ON ITUNES Reviews are really important in helping other people to find the show, so by way of thanks we read out every single review we receive on air. If you’d like to he...
Aug 30, 2018•23 min
It's time for another couple of questions in this week’s edition of ‘Ask Rob & Rob’, Malcolm & David ask Rob & Rob... Are lease options really a win-win? PLUS: How long will my cash be tied up for?... ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB! Don't be shy! All you need to do is leave a message with your name and whatever's on your mind. Just pick up the phone and call 013 808 00035 (normal UK call rates apply). Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead...
Aug 28, 2018•9 min
Earlier this year, we caught up with some of our Hubbers who are out there on their own property journeys. They shared their plans, goals, challenges and successes. 6 months on, we chat to them again for a progress report on what they’ve been up to. NEWS THIS WEEK A story from the other side of the planet has caught our attention this week. New Zealand is set to ban foreigners from buying property. We discuss why they’d do such a thing and if is this something the U.K. should consider? HUB EXTRA...
Aug 23, 2018•32 min
It's time for another couple of questions in this week’s edition of ‘Ask Rob & Rob’, two listeners ask Rob & Rob...How can I invest without any capital? PLUS: Is this estate agent lying to me?... ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB! Don't be shy! All you need to do is leave a message with your name and whatever's on your mind. Just pick up the phone and call 013 808 00035 (normal UK call rates apply). Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. See omn...
Aug 22, 2018•8 min
It's time for another couple of questions in this week’s edition of ‘Ask Rob & Rob’, Steven asks Rob & Rob...How does the modern method of auctions work? PLUS: Can I challenge your views on fundamentals?... ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB! Don't be shy! All you need to do is leave a message with your name and whatever's on your mind. Just pick up the phone and call 013 808 00035 (normal UK call rates apply). Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer inste...
Aug 21, 2018•9 min
Refurbishing property is a tricky business but if you can get it right, the rewards are there. A good builder is obviously essential if you intend on making this your strategy. To help, we’ve been speaking with Ian; a builder with more than 30 years in the business. We learnt so much from Ian in the last episode, we had to get him back for another lesson. This week we focus on what a lot investors worry about - “What if something goes wrong?” NEWS THIS WEEK Two headlines caught our attention thi...
Aug 16, 2018•36 min
Refurbing properties is such a popular strategy amongst investors, but it can also be a very stressful path to take. We get so many questions about how to tackle the subject we decided to call in an expert. In this episode we talk to Ian - who’s been in the business for 30 years and runs his own construction company. Ian’s going to take us through how to find a good builder and set your project up for success. NEWS THIS WEEK Not only did the interest rate rise dominate the headlines this week, i...
Aug 09, 2018•31 min
It's time for another question in this week’s edition of ‘Ask Rob & Rob’, Hannah asks Rob & Rob...The rise in interest rates took me by surprise. What should I do?... ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB! Don't be shy! All you need to do is leave a message with your name and whatever's on your mind. Just pick up the phone and call 013 808 00035 (normal UK call rates apply). Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. See omnystudio.com/listener for priv...
Aug 07, 2018•9 min
Never before has it been so important to look beyond where you live when searching for your next investment. The chances of your local area producing the kind of growth or yield you’re looking for is very slim. And with technology being what it is today, it’s never been easier to look further afield. In this episode we give you the tools you need to be a remote investor. NEWS THIS WEEK An Express article this week reads: UK Property: Market ‘subdued’ as New Housing Minister Appointed. Is the mar...
Aug 02, 2018•35 min
It's time for another couple of questions in this week’s edition of ‘Ask Rob & Rob’, Rich & Anthony ask Rob & Rob...Will the government cap house price increases? PLUS: Is this a way to avoid stamp duty?... ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB! Don't be shy! All you need to do is leave a message with your name and whatever's on your mind. Just pick up the phone and call 013 808 00035 (normal UK call rates apply). Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer i...
Jul 31, 2018•9 min
It’s widely acknowledged the U.K. housing market is broken. Even the government recognises that it needs to be repaired. So, in this episode we’re going to share our ideas of how things could be improved. We talk about the legal system, stamp duty and what the government can and should be doing to not only stop making things work, but actually start to fix it. NEWS THIS WEEK We’ve got 2 news stories this week and both echo our thoughts on this week’s topics. First is a report about plans to redu...
Jul 26, 2018•32 min
It's time for another couple of questions in this week’s edition of ‘Ask Rob & Rob’, Maria & Sam ask Rob & Rob...How do you find the right property in an area you don't know? PLUS: Where should I stash my deposit cash?... ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB! Don't be shy! All you need to do is leave a message with your name and whatever's on your mind. Just pick up the phone and call 013 808 00035 (normal UK call rates apply). Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via ...
Jul 24, 2018•7 min
Phil Stewardson and his brother Mark feature in the cover story of issue 13 (May 2018) of The Property Hub Magazine - “Supersized - The Landlord heavyweights on Success and Regrets. Last week, we spoke to Phil and he told us about his remarkable portfolio. This week, it’s the follow up - We continue with Phil’s amazing journey to becoming a Super-Landlord. NEWS THIS WEEK New HMO regulations are due to come into play this Autumn. We’ve got all the details you need to know to make sure you’re on t...
Jul 19, 2018•20 min
It's time for another couple of questions in this week’s edition of ‘Ask Rob & Rob’, Rowena & David ask Rob & Rob... How do I set up a deal sourcing company? PLUS: Can I build on this land?... ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB! Don't be shy! All you need to do is leave a message with your name and whatever's on your mind. Just pick up the phone and call 013 808 00035 (normal UK call rates apply). Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. See om...
Jul 17, 2018•8 min
There are landlords and then there are Super-Landlords. In issue 13 (May 2018) of The Property Hub Magazine, our cover story was “Supersized - The Landlord heavyweights on Success and Regrets". In it we spoke to serial landlords who have built very sizeable portfolios. Phil Stewardson and his brother Mark were a couple of the Super-Landlords we spoke to. We couldn’t resist asking Phil to join us on The Property Podcast and he was extremely gracious with his time and knowledge. NEWS THIS WEEK The...
Jul 12, 2018•24 min
It's time for another couple of questions in this week’s edition of ‘Ask Rob & Rob’, Steve & Haseem ask Rob & Rob... Can I buy my home through a limited company? PLUS: Will my plan to avoid stamp duty work?... ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB! Don't be shy! All you need to do is leave a message with your name and whatever's on your mind. Just pick up the phone and call 013 808 00035 (normal UK call rates apply). Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your compute...
Jul 10, 2018•5 min
Recently we announced that we are on the hunt for an apprentice. Someone for Rob B to take under his wing and learn how to be truly successful in property. This week, we’re going to hear from some potential candidates and they’re going to share some of the tactics they use when trying to negotiate a deal. These are real life methods you can put into play today. NEWS THIS WEEK According to this Guardian article - it looks like property prices are rising. But hang on, according to this Guardian ar...
Jul 05, 2018•25 min
It's time for another couple of questions in this week’s edition of ‘Ask Rob & Rob’, two listeners ask Rob & Rob... Am I right to sell a bad property but lose a good tenant? PLUS: Should this problem put me off buying a property?... ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB! Don't be shy! All you need to do is leave a message with your name and whatever's on your mind. Just pick up the phone and call 013 808 00035 (normal UK call rates apply). Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recordi...
Jul 03, 2018•8 min
Recently we discussed the pros and cons of buying new and buying old. We tapped into how buying older properties that need refurbishment come with a lot more work and stress; they also can come with a lot more reward. This episode we talk to an active investor who gives us the realities of refurbing older properties. We find out what it actually takes to find a property, have some work done and get it rented - and doing it remotely! NEWS THIS WEEK It looks like the increase in stamp duty isn’t b...
Jun 28, 2018•23 min
It's time for another couple of questions in this week’s edition of ‘Ask Rob & Rob’, Stephen and Daniel ask Rob & Rob... How should I invest £40,000? PLUS: How do I find a mortgage broker who understands expats?... ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB! Don't be shy! All you need to do is leave a message with your name and whatever's on your mind. Just pick up the phone and call 013 808 00035 (normal UK call rates apply). Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your comput...
Jun 26, 2018•9 min
What’s better? Flats or houses? North or South? Yield or growth? We get asked these questions all the time. New builds or older property is no different. In this week’s episode we have a look at the pro and cons of old vs new in each stage of an investor’s process; from setting your initial goals to what to expect long term - to help you decide which strategy is for you. We also look at our own portfolios to reflect on what’s worked well and what hasn’t. NEWS THIS WEEK Britain’s best and worst y...
Jun 21, 2018•24 min
It's time for another couple of questions in this week’s edition of ‘Ask Rob & Rob’, Josh and Alexandra ask Rob & Rob...How should I use previous sold prices in my research? PLUS: Can I get JV funding without giving away part of my company?... ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB! Don't be shy! All you need to do is leave a message with your name and whatever's on your mind. Just pick up the phone and call 013 808 00035 (normal UK call rates apply). Or if you prefer, click here to leav...
Jun 19, 2018•8 min
Late last year in episode 249 we made our predictions for 2018. We harnessed all our psychic ability to glimpse into the future to look at which cities would enjoy the highest growth, what would happen to London or would interest rates rise. We were even bold (or foolish) enough to predict the future of Bitcoin. Now that we’re at the halfway point in the year, it’s time to see if our predictions are on track. Fingers crossed! NEWS THIS WEEK An article this week claims that Manchester tops list o...
Jun 14, 2018•19 min
It's time for another couple of questions in this week’s edition of ‘Ask Rob & Rob’, two listeners ask Rob & Rob...How should I invest half a million pounds? PLUS: Will Brexit wreck the property cycle? ... ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB! Don't be shy! All you need to do is leave a message with your name and whatever's on your mind. Just pick up the phone and call 013 808 00035 (normal UK call rates apply). Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instea...
Jun 12, 2018•7 min
We came across this really interesting article at the very excellent landlordlawblog.co.uk and knew we had to talk about it. We can’t stress enough how important it is to have the right people in your team. The people who look after your building work, do your conveyancing and provide you with finance options. The people who manage the properties in your portfolio are no exception. There are some truly fantastic letting agents out there who do exceptional work. But this is the type of sector tha...
Jun 07, 2018•24 min
It's time for another couple of questions in this week’s edition of ‘Ask Rob & Rob’, Mick & Gordon ask Rob & Rob...What's the best point in the 18 year property cycle to remortgage? ... ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB! Don't be shy! All you need to do is leave a message with your name and whatever's on your mind. Just pick up the phone and call 013 808 00035 (normal UK call rates apply). Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. See omnystudi...
Jun 05, 2018•7 min
This could be the opportunity that changes your life. If you’re looking for a career in property, this episode is essential. We are looking for an apprentice to be mentored by Rob B. A rare opportunity like this only comes about once in a blue moon. In this episode, we’ll explain what the role is, what you can expect to learn and what you’ll be doing on a day to day basis. This is certainly a way to supercharge your career! You can find out more right here. NEWS THIS WEEK We have 2 news stories ...
May 31, 2018•15 min
